抆
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Meaning: to wipe
💡 Think 'wen' as in 'wen't to wipe—hand (扌) doing a gentle wipe with a 'wen' motion.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing market, a vendor quickly uses a cloth to 抆 (wèn) sweat from his forehead while serving customers. This verb means 'to wipe' or 'to rub lightly,' often used for wiping sweat, tears, or dust. It appears in classical literature and daily speech, though less common than 擦 (cā). The character combines 扌 (hand radical) and 文 (wén), suggesting a gentle, deliberate motion.
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